G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

GeForce RTX 3070 vs RTX A4500 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 3070 vs RTX A4500: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Why buy it

✅34.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $1,200 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $1,699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 257.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 12.4 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $1,699 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (184 vs 224), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

RTX A4500

2021

Why buy it

✅21.7% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (224 vs 184).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
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240.5% HIGHER MSRP
$1,699 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 12.4 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($1,699 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 3070 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 34.8% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 5.1% in PassMark G3D (22,172 vs 21,094), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

RTX A4500 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 56 vs 46 ray-tracing units and a newer 2021 generation instead of 2020. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 3070 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $1,200 cheaper on MSRP at $499 vs $1,699, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 257.9% (44.4 vs 12.4), so the value case lines up with the gaming result. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and strong 1440p, GeForce RTX 3070 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and strong 1440p headroom, RTX A4500 has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce RTX 3070 vs RTX A4500 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce RTX 3070

The GeForce RTX 3070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,172 points. Launch price was $499.

RTX A4500

The RTX A4500 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 23 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1050 MHz to 1650 MHz. It has 7168 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 56 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 21,094 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the RTX A4500's 21,094 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 5.1%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the RTX A4500 uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 7,168 (RTX A4500). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 23.65 TFLOPS (RTX A4500). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1650 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 56 (RTX A4500) with 184 Tensor cores vs 224.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	RTX A4500
G3D Mark Score	22,172+5%	21,094
Architecture	Ampere	Ampere
Process Node	8 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	5888	7168+22%
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.31 TFLOPS	23.65 TFLOPS+16%
Boost Clock	1725 MHz+5%	1650 MHz
ROPs	96	96
TMUs	184	224+22%
L1 Cache	5.8 MB	7 MB+21%
L2 Cache	4 MB	6 MB+50%
Ray Tracing Cores	46	56+22%
Tensor Cores	184	224+22%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The RTX A4500 supports the newer Upscaling support, whereas the GeForce RTX 3070 is capped at DLSS 2 Super Resolution.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	RTX A4500
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3070 has 8 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A4500 carries 2 GB. GeForce RTX 3070 gives you 300% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 3070 and 192-bit on the RTX A4500. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 6 MB (RTX A4500) — the RTX A4500 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	RTX A4500
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+300%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	448 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	6 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12.1 (RTX A4500). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	RTX A4500
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 7th Gen NVENC (2x) (RTX A4500). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A4500).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	RTX A4500
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	7th Gen NVENC (2x)
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the RTX A4500's 200W — a 9.5% difference. The RTX A4500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 450W (RTX A4500). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	RTX A4500
TDP	220W	200W-9%
Recommended PSU	650W	450W-31%
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	242mm	267mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	100.8	105.5+5%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3070 came in at $499, while the RTX A4500 launched at $1699. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 3070 was 70.6% cheaper ($1200 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12.4 (RTX A4500) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 258.1% better value. The newer card here is RTX A4500 (2021 vs 2020).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	RTX A4500
MSRP	$499-71%	$1699
Performance per Dollar	44.4+258%	12.4
Codename	GA104	GA102
Release	September 1 2020	November 23 2021
Ranking	#63	#68

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